Uniforms

Coat is made of dark blue broadcloth. The condition of the exterior is outstanding. There are some very minor scattered tiny pinholes but in order to find them you really have to look close at the… (1021-01). Learn More »

Large portions of a Federal coat recovered from a pit in Bermuda Hundred, Virginia. Several of the wool pieces retain their dark blue color. Other pieces have faded to a tan color and additionally… (883-351). Learn More »

The remnants of fabric shown in this display originated from Revolutionary War uniforms worn by American Colonial troops and British troops. The red fabric came from a British coat and the blue fabric… (M25890). Learn More »

This group of items are identified to Edward M. Bloomer of the 8th New York State Militia.
Coat is made of dark blue broadcloth. The condition of the exterior is good. Moth damage is minimal. Between… (1006-01). Learn More »

Coat is made of dark blue broadcloth. The exterior condition is very good. Moth damage is minimal. There are some small moth bites and scattered tracking throughout but nothing concentrated. It is all… (1000-510). Learn More »

Boots are calf high with pegged soles and heels.
The body of the boots are in good condition. The leather shows creases from wear and there is some surface dirt but otherwise the leather is nice. They… (984-01). Learn More »

Trousers are made of a dark royal blue wool broadcloth and have a black leg stripe that is 1.50 inches wide.
The body of the trousers are in good condition with only one or two scattered spots of… (801-541). Learn More »

These buff cloth epaulettes are in very good condition with only light surface dirt from age and storage throughout. There is no damage of any kind.
The body of each is covered in a buff colored cloth… (37-386). Learn More »

Epaulette upper-surfaces are forest green wool. The edge of the outer shell is yellow with a single thin yellow cord border to the inside. Forest green wool fringe hangs down. Each epaulette has a… (665-07). Learn More »

Smith received a patent on June 18, 1861 for a metallic false embroidered shoulder strap. This is a beautiful pair of 2nd lieutenant of infantry straps. These straps are 1 ½ inches wide and 4 inches… (142-40). Learn More »

Coat is made of a cadet gray wool material with a high collar and a nine button front.
Then exterior of the coat is in excellent condition. The material is clean with no visible signs of moth action.… (801-577). Learn More »

The body of the epaulettes are made of a gold ribbed material that has scattered small stress separations and light surface dirt. The body has a border of thick gold twisted bullion that is flanked on… (128-1053). Learn More »

Brown top leather boots feature sewn leather pull-tabs, stacked heel and hob nailed leather soles. Toes are squared and could have been worn on either foot. Leather on boots is supple with light… (172-4449). Learn More »

These boots surfaced in the collection of the late Stan Landis of Quakertown, Pennsylvania and then passed to a New York collector where they were obtained in 1975 by George Lower, owner of the… (355-39). Learn More »

This group consists of a double-breasted frock coat, sash, slouch hat, and shirt belonging to Major Charles E. Pearce. These items were purchased from the family of Major Pearce by the late,… (163-107). Learn More »

Heavily embroidered narrow bodied epaulettes with wide ends also known as “wings.”
The top surface of these epaulets is a dark blue/black cloth with a very heavy, raised oak leaf decoration done… (344-2721). Learn More »

This US M1936 pistol belt is cotton web with metal eyelets. Belt fastens around the waist with hook and eye made from darkened brass. “U.S.” is stamped on front of belt. Belt has two brass keepers… (408-349). Learn More »

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The grouping consists of Captain Richards' scrapbook of the Co. "H", 21st New Jersey Infantry, as well as his personal shaving box, which contains the following items:
(1) Officer's belt plate-M1851 brass plate with no keeper, exhibiting dark coppery… (30-1516). Learn More »